Placenta in Tissue Engineering and Regeneration
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 233
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
“Placenta in Tissue Engineering and Regeneration” will provide a dedicated platform for unlocking the untapped potential of the placenta in advancing regenerative medicine. Far beyond its role as a transient organ of pregnancy, the placenta is fast emerging as a rich, versatile source of stem cells, bioactive molecules, and natural scaffolds that can transform approaches to healing and repair.
This Special Issue aims to publish original research and reviews that highlight the placenta as a unique source of biomaterials and bioactive factors for tissue regeneration. It will explore how placental biology can be harnessed to drive innovation across bioengineering and translational medicine, ultimately advancing our knowledge on the therapeutic potential of the placenta in regenerative applications.
Key areas of focus include the following:
- Placental stem cells and their applications in regenerative therapies.
- Current advances in bioengineering using placental tissues.
- Clinical applications of placenta-derived biomaterials in wound healing.
- Ethical, regulatory, and translational considerations in placenta-based organ repair.
- Innovative laboratory techniques utilising placental tissue in regenerative medicine.
By fostering dialogue across biology and engineering, this Special Issue will inspire a global community of researchers to reimagine the placenta as a cornerstone for future regenerative strategies. We welcome your valuable contributions.
Dr. Gayathri Rajaraman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- placenta
- stem cells
- tissue engineering
- clinical application
- organ repair
- regenerative medicine
- biomaterials
- clinical practice
- bio-scaffolds
- tissue regeneration
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